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The Bees anticipated the departures and brought in Henrik Dalsgaard and Ollie Watkins to replace the latter two, while they have promoted Chris Mepham from the youth team to take Dean's place.

Brentford boss Dean Smith (Image: Get Reading)

Neal Maupay also joined to provide Lasse Vibe with some competition up front, while Kamo Mokotjo has been an impressive acquisition in midfield. Luke Daniels also joined to add experience and push Daniel Bentley in the Brentford goal.

Results so far this season

Frustrating. Brentford, if they had taken their gilt-edged chances, could easily have a 100 per cent record.

But they haven't and have yet to win a game this league season although the belief is someone is going to be on the end of a heavy defeat when it clicks.